Mark Darcy: I don’t think you’re an idiot at all. I mean, there are elements of the ridiculous about you. Your mother’s pretty interesting. And you really are an appallingly bad public speaker. And, um, you tend to let whatever’s in your head come out of your mouth without much consideration of the consequences… But the thing is, um, what I’m trying to say, very inarticulately, is that, um, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I like you, very much. Just as you are.
Bridget Jones: You once said you liked me just as I am and I just wanted to say likewise. I mean there are stupid things your mum buys you, tonight’s another… classic. You’re haughty, and you always say the wrong thing in every situation and I seriously believe that you should rethink the length of your sideburns. But, you’re a nice man and I like you. If you wanted to pop by some time that might be nice… more than nice.
Friends = people who don’t just think, but know, you are an idiot* and love you anyway!!!
Lovers = people who don’t just think, but know, you are an idiot and love you anyway, especially when you are an idiot with no clothes on!!!
* Idiot = highly intelligent, super sexy, wonderful person who sometimes screws up.
The question is: does he look like an idiot you could love?
